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March 5, 2026

New York Office - Private Equity/M&A Mid-Level Associate

CorporateM&APrivate Equity
Winston & Strawn LLP

Winston & Strawn LLP

New York City

New York Office - Private Equity/M&A Mid-Level Associate

Winston & Strawn LLP
Winston & Strawn LLPNew York City

Practice area

Corporate · M&A · Private Equity

PQE

3-6 years

Location

New York City, New York

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Corporate Associate position based in Winston & Strawn's New York office.
  • Join the Private Equity and Mergers and Acquisitions practice group.
  • Minimum 3 years of M&A and/or private equity transactional Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) required.
  • Experience must be from the corporate department of a top-tier law firm.
  • Represent financial sponsors and strategic buyers/sellers in transactions.
  • Work includes leveraged buyouts, sell-side transactions, growth equity, and minority investments.
  • New York Bar admission is mandatory for this role.
  • Associate salary disclosures are available for compensation details.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Kallum (Kally) Challenger
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kallum (Kally) Challenger

    Legal Recruiter

    Pure Search

    Why talk to Kallum (Kally) Challenger?

    Justice H. Walters joined Winston & Strawn LLP's New York City office in the Corporate group.

    Kally was an absolute pleasure to work with during the transition that led to my lateral move to Winston & Strawn LLP. From our first conversation, it was evident that she possessed a deep understanding of the legal market. She took a highly strategic and personalized approach to help me evaluate multiple opportunities. Her insights into firm culture, practice group dynamics, and market trends were instrumental in preparing me effectively for each stage of the process. Beyond her expertise, Kally was exceptionally responsive, supportive, proactive, and a trusted advisor. She assisted me with resume and interview prep, offer negotiation, and took the time to understand my goals. Throughout the process, she ensured that I felt confident and informed. I am incredibly grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend her to any attorney exploring their next move.

    Winston & Strawn LLP

    Justice H. Walters

    Winston & Strawn LLP • New York City
  • Bryson Malcolm
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Bryson Malcolm

    Legal Recruiter

    Mosaic Search Partners

    Why talk to Bryson Malcolm?

    Sandy Hao joined Winston & Strawn LLP's New York City office in the Fund Formation group.

    It’s been an absolute pleasure working with Bryson. We went to law school together so I already know he is a person of integrity and kindness. He has been very thoughtful, accommodating, responsive and supportive throughout the process. I cannot recommend working with him more!

    Winston & Strawn LLP

    Sandy Hao

    Winston & Strawn LLP • New York City
  • Brandon Friedman
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Brandon Friedman

    Legal Recruiter

    Pathfinder Legal Placement

    Why talk to Brandon Friedman?

    Yuan Tao joined Winston & Strawn LLP's New York City office in the Structured Finance group.

    Brandon handled everything from start to finish efficiently and professionally. I could not have asked for a better guide.

    Winston & Strawn LLP

    Yuan Tao

    Winston & Strawn LLP • New York City
  • Gregory Gambill
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Gregory Gambill

    Legal Recruiter

    Slate Legal Recruiting

    Why talk to Gregory Gambill?

    Michael White joined Winston & Strawn LLP's New York City office in the Employee Benefits group.

    Greg assisted with my recent lateral move. I could not have asked for a better guide through the process. He demonstrated a deep understanding of the legal market and used his knowledge and connections to ensure that I was presented with the best opportunities for my career goals. His step-by-step guidance was irreplaceable. I would highly recommend Greg to anyone looking to make a move.

    Winston & Strawn LLP

    Michael White

    Winston & Strawn LLP • New York City

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Kallum (Kally) Challenger
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kallum (Kally) Challenger

    Legal Recruiter

    Pure Search

    Why talk to Kallum (Kally) Challenger?

    Justice H. Walters joined Winston & Strawn LLP's New York City office in the Corporate group.

    Kally was an absolute pleasure to work with during the transition that led to my lateral move to Winston & Strawn LLP. From our first conversation, it was evident that she possessed a deep understanding of the legal market. She took a highly strategic and personalized approach to help me evaluate multiple opportunities. Her insights into firm culture, practice group dynamics, and market trends were instrumental in preparing me effectively for each stage of the process. Beyond her expertise, Kally was exceptionally responsive, supportive, proactive, and a trusted advisor. She assisted me with resume and interview prep, offer negotiation, and took the time to understand my goals. Throughout the process, she ensured that I felt confident and informed. I am incredibly grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend her to any attorney exploring their next move.

    Winston & Strawn LLP

    Justice H. Walters

    Winston & Strawn LLP • New York City
  • Bryson Malcolm
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Bryson Malcolm

    Legal Recruiter

    Mosaic Search Partners

    Why talk to Bryson Malcolm?

    Sandy Hao joined Winston & Strawn LLP's New York City office in the Fund Formation group.

    It’s been an absolute pleasure working with Bryson. We went to law school together so I already know he is a person of integrity and kindness. He has been very thoughtful, accommodating, responsive and supportive throughout the process. I cannot recommend working with him more!

    Winston & Strawn LLP

    Sandy Hao

    Winston & Strawn LLP • New York City
  • Brandon Friedman
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Brandon Friedman

    Legal Recruiter

    Pathfinder Legal Placement

    Why talk to Brandon Friedman?

    Yuan Tao joined Winston & Strawn LLP's New York City office in the Structured Finance group.

    Brandon handled everything from start to finish efficiently and professionally. I could not have asked for a better guide.

    Winston & Strawn LLP

    Yuan Tao

    Winston & Strawn LLP • New York City
  • Gregory Gambill
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Gregory Gambill

    Legal Recruiter

    Slate Legal Recruiting

    Why talk to Gregory Gambill?

    Michael White joined Winston & Strawn LLP's New York City office in the Employee Benefits group.

    Greg assisted with my recent lateral move. I could not have asked for a better guide through the process. He demonstrated a deep understanding of the legal market and used his knowledge and connections to ensure that I was presented with the best opportunities for my career goals. His step-by-step guidance was irreplaceable. I would highly recommend Greg to anyone looking to make a move.

    Winston & Strawn LLP

    Michael White

    Winston & Strawn LLP • New York City